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Facts about Hank

I am

already neutered and housetrained.

Hank's Info...

I am already neutered and housetrained.

Hank's Story...

Hank's Story...

Hank, Approximately 3 years old

Cattle dog /bull dog mix

Hank is an active boy and is blossoming with training and careful socialization. He enjoys playing ball, is housetrained and great in the car. He is currently in a quiet adult home and has been fine with all visitors, but, that said, they are all dog savvy people who don’t put pressure on him to engage or interact. Hank found himself in a shelter when his family dropped him off citing their home was a beehive of activity and Hank was not coping well. While he was great with the resident children he could not handle the activity of the additional children.

Hank was very distressed in the shelter and was listed as 'no other animals'. It was a pleasant surprise when he easily blended in with the foster mom’s dogs in her home. In fact he even became best buds with a young bulldog mix spending hours wrestling, tousling and playing tug. His foster mom suspects he may have had correction training as initially he shut down during training. He is doing much better now with reward-based training and confidence building. Hank is now more relaxed and happy to work and interact. He completed a family obedience class and has the basic commands under his leash.

Hank is not yet confident with strangers on the street and looks to his handler for direction. When he sees other dogs out on his walks he needs to remain calm. He may be good with the dogs he knows, but will likely not be the best dog for a dog park. We are looking for a home that will continue working and socializing him.

We are looking for a home that will continue working and socializing him. If you are interested in Handsome Hank be prepared to discuss how you are going to do so, and advise the training classes you might attend.

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About Our Rescue Group...

Who are we?Speaking of Dogs is a Toronto-based organization which launched in 2001, and is dedicated to educating and enlightening people about dogs through seminars, workshop forums, outreach and rescue. Our goal is to end cruelty, abandonment, mistreatment and homelessness of man's best friend. The founders of Speaking of Dogs have 50 years of combined experience and knowledge. They have worked in animal shelters, veterinary clinics, rescue organizations and dog training facilities and are devoted to the welfare of dogs.

Our Seminars Speaking of Dogs is celebrating its 10th year hosting timely and topical seminars designed to enhance the relationship and effectiveness of organizations and individuals who care for and about dogs. We’ve offered dynamic seminars on topics such as how to assess and prepare shelter and rescue dogs for adoption, understanding nutritional health, animal communication, dog/child safety, how dogs communicate with each other and positive training techniques with positive results. We take great pride in the well respected speakers we choose; most of our presenters are classed as experts in their chosen field. These invaluable one and two day workshops have been attended by thousands of participants including humane society staff and volunteers, animal care and control workers, rescue organizations, therapy dog groups, dog trainers and behaviourists, groomers, doggy daycare staff, veterinarians and their clinic employees. Speaking of Dogs…come to understand and appreciate man's best friend!

Province of Ontario Rescue Directory Speaking of Dogs publishes the ‘Breed Specific and All Breed Rescue Directory’ annually which has helped thousands of shelter dogs receive the second chance they so justly deserve. The directory provides vital rescue contact information for both single breed dogs and mixes. Also included in the directory is a complete shelter list of Ontario shelters (both animal control and SPCA branches and affiliates) which are listed alphabetically. It has become a well used resource and is distributed province-wide free of charge. The directory is supported by advertisers that believe in the cause.

The Rescue ArmSince 2001 Speaking of Dogs Rescue has helped transport, foster, re-home and vet hundreds of dogs. All dogs entering our rescue arm are spayed or neutered, microchipped and have their medical needs attended to. The majority of dogs we admit into the rescue are from shelters or are puppy mill survivors; we also have a focus on senior dogs. Our dogs are lovingly cared for in foster homes until a suitable forever placement is found. Our adoption process entails a written application, a telephone interview, reference and veterinary checks and an in home visit. We are dedicated to placing our dogs in homes that are responsible, caring and compassionate. We are committed to a dogs’ quality of life and adopt only to suitably matched applicants.

Foster Homes Sadly, each new day brings a flood of emails and telephone pleas to help yet another abandoned dear dog. We try and help these displaced dogs through our rescue efforts and networking. We are always in search of new foster homes where a dog can be cared for and loved until a permanent home is found. Speaking of Dogs Rescue covers food, medical attention and all the supplies required for the dogs in foster care. Foster parents need be responsible and patient people who will provide a safe environment for our dogs. A foster contract must be signed. This is a serious responsibility; however the experience is very rewarding. If you can open your heart and home to a foster dog please contact us. We have a comprehensive Foster Manual available for people who are considering becoming a foster parent.

Wish ListCanned and dry quality dog foodsLeashes, collars and harnesses – all sizesBlankets and cozy bedsToys and treatsBrushes, shampoos and other grooming suppliesFinancial support for the many medical procedures required, microchips, food, supplies and professional grooming

Donate to Our Rescue Group...

Speaking of Dogs
1277 York Mills Road
Box 33508
Toronto, ON
M3A 3R5

Come Meet Our Pets...

All our dogs are in foster homes so meet and greets are by appointment only

Our Adoption Process...

Our process begins with an online pre adoption questionnaire followed by a telephone interviewOnce both have been completed we consider suitability and if we feel the adoption candidate is a potential match we arrange a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in From there we schedule a home visit and check personal and veterinary referencesOur adoption fee is 350.00

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